We got this playset two weeks ago and finally got it put together (with the help of a much stronger male friend) last night.
The goats can't climb rungs, so this morning I nailed a piece of plywood to the rungs and nailed a couple pieces of wood across it to help the goats get up.
We tried to lure them up with treats |
Kelly has always been more agile and athletic than Carrie, so it was no surprise that Carrie quickly gave up.
I realized that the plywood was just too steep for them, so I moved a crate over hoping it might help a little.
Kelly was the only one that was willing to try.
Checking the gap |
Look at the back foot dangling |
She got down and came back two minutes later to try again |
And she made the jump |
After she finished eating she discovered this handy head scratcher.
And she seemed to enjoy tasting all of the pieces of the structure.
Carrie on the other hand didn't get very far.
She spent the first 15 minutes just pressing her face against my leg.
She managed to take one step off the ground.
And then I tried to lure her up with more treats.
But the jump was just too much for her and she quickly got off the crate.
I'll build something to make their climb up a bit easier for them.
I'll build something to make their climb up a bit easier for them.
During all of this, Jenny was perfectly happy laying her fat belly down in the old dog house.
Only about 7 more days until she gives birth |